Steel construction has been developing gradually in past decades because of its positive impacts on environmental, economical and social factors. The methods of the construction have been changing positively with the continuous development of standards, code, specification and advancement in product and process technology. It has gained more popularity in the recent years because of its durability, affordability and sustainability. With the same pace of development, it is believed that the steel construction will be able to replace the traditional technique of construction in near future. The future of steel construction is very bright as modern designed building made up of steel are already standing high in different parts of the world. Some of the amazing designed buildings are:
The Eiffel Tower: Paris, France
The structure is 1063sq feet in height. It is the major attraction of Paris because of it unique design. Metal is used in the construction of the building which makes it durable and strong.
The Empire State Building: New York, USA
The building is an iconic structure built in 1931 with modern and stylish design. The building has 103floors and is made up of over 57000 tons of steel.
Burj Khalifa: Dubai, UAE
This is the world’s tallest building built in 2009. It has 163 floors and about 31400 metric tons of steel was used in the construction of this glorious building in the city of Dubai. It is the most modern structure in the world, with different floors for variety of industry and function.
Beijing National Stadium: Beijing, China
The building was created for the 2008 Olympic Game in the unique structure of Bird’s Nest. The masterpiece was achieved by the incorporation of steel beams in its entire structure. More than 42000 tons of steel was used in its construction.
Sydney Harbor Bridge: Sydney, Australia
It is the eighth longest spanning arch bridge in the world and the tallest steel arch bridge, measuring 134m from top to water level. It was built in 1932 using more than 52800 tons of steel in its structure. It can carry all forms of ground vehicles. It is a unique structural inclusion in the world of architectural designs.
As you can see many fantastic steel structures standing tall and strong all around the world and many more unique steel structures under construction, the future prospect of the industry looks very promising. So, in this constantly developing world, the steel construction can be considered as a major construction solution that perfectly fits the dynamic pace of human innovation and advancement.